S2E1 - The Gears Awaken
Twelve robots face off in a series of matches to earn the final four spots in the championship.
May 10, 2016, midnight
S2E2 - Robots Activate: Qualifying Round Begins
The first round of next-generation robots go head-to-head as 32 teams (out of 48) converge in an arena full of hazards for the chance to advance out of the qualifying round in pursuit of the championship. Judging the matches are former “BattleBots” competitor and special effects artist Fon Davis, the face of “Nerdist,” Jessica Chobot, and special guest judge Adam Savage (“MythBusters”).
June 23, 2016, midnight
S2E3 - There Will Be Bot Blood: The Qualifying Round Concludes
The first round of next-generation robots go head to head, as the remaining 16 teams (out of 48) converge in an arena full of hazards for the chance to advance out of the qualifying round in pursuit of the championship.
June 30, 2016, midnight
S2E4 - We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Bracket: The Round of 32, Part 1
The next-generation robots continue to go head to head as the first half of the 32 remaining teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. This round consists of 24 teams that won their qualifying bout, plus 8 wild-card teams picked by the judges.
July 7, 2016, midnight
S2E5 - Shake, Battle, and Roll: The Round of 32, Part 2
The next-generation robots continue to go head to head as the last half of the 32 remaining teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. This round consists of 24 teams that won their qualifying bout, plus 8 wild-card teams picked by the judges.
July 21, 2016, midnight
S2E6 - The Good, the Bot, and the Ugly: The Round of 32 Concludes
The next-generation robots continue to go head to head as the last of the 32 remaining teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. This round consists of 24 teams that won their qualifying bout, plus 8 wild-card teams picked by the judges. Guest judge: Vernon Davis.
July 28, 2016, midnight
S2E7 - Not So Sweet 16: The Round of 16 Part 1
The first 8 of the remaining 16 teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. YouTube persona Michael Stevens (Vsauce) serves as guest judge.
Aug. 4, 2016, midnight
S2E8 - Rise of the Machines: The Round of 16 Part 2
The last 8 of the remaining 16 teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. YouTube persona Michael Stevens (Vsauce) serves as guest judge.
Aug. 25, 2016, midnight
S2E10 - One Shining Bot: The Championship
On the night of champions, 2 semifinal matches start things off, followed by a 3-team rumble, and then the championship fight. Who will win the Giant Nut?
Sept. 1, 2016, midnight
S2E9 - Gr8 Expectations: The Quarterfinals
The Quarter finals. Any one of these bots could take the championship, but who will be?
Sept. 1, 2016, midnight